Many genetic systems use the lacZ gene encoding b-galactosidaseas a reporter. What advantages or problems would there be if(a) luciferase or (b) green fluorescent protein were used instead ofb-galactosidase as reporters?

Many genetic systems use the lacZ gene encoding b-galactosidaseas a reporter. What advantages or problems would there be if(a) luciferase or (b) green fluorescent protein were used instead ofb-galactosidase as reporters?

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter15: From Dna To Protein

Section15.1: The Connection Between Dna, Rna, And Protein

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